{"formats":[{"name":"JSON","format":"json","url":"\/downloads\/2026\/code-json\/36-105.3.json"},{"name":"Plain Text","format":"text","url":"\/downloads\/2026\/code-text\/36-105.3.txt"},{"name":"XML","format":"xml","url":"\/downloads\/2026\/code-xml\/36-105.3.xml"},{"name":"HTML","format":"html","url":"\/downloads\/2026\/code-html\/36-105.3.html"}],"law_id":360567,"edition_id":2,"section_id":360567,"structure_id":51576,"section_number":"36-105.3","catch_line":"Security of certain records","history":"2003, c. 891; 2017, c. 510; 2018, cc. 42, 92.","full_text":"Building Code officials shall institute procedures to ensure the safe storage and secure handling by local officials having access to or in the possession of engineering and construction drawings and plans containing critical structural components, security equipment and systems, ventilation systems, fire protection equipment, mandatory building emergency equipment or systems, elevators, electrical systems, telecommunications equipment and systems, and other utility equipment and systems submitted for the purpose of complying with the Uniform Statewide Building Code (\u00a7 36-97 et seq.) or the Statewide Fire Prevention Code (\u00a7 27-94 et seq.).\n\nFurther, information contained in engineering and construction drawings and plans for any single-family residential dwelling submitted for the purpose of complying with the Uniform Statewide Building Code (\u00a7 36-97 et seq.) or the Statewide Fire Prevention Code (\u00a7 27-94 et seq.) shall not be subject to disclosure under the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (\u00a7 2.2-3700 et seq.), except to the applicant or the owner of the property upon the applicant’s or owner’s request.\n\n","order_by":null,"text":{"0":{"id":1341746,"text":"Building Code officials shall institute procedures to ensure the safe storage and secure handling by local officials having access to or in the possession of engineering and construction drawings and plans containing critical structural components, security equipment and systems, ventilation systems, fire protection equipment, mandatory building emergency equipment or systems, elevators, electrical systems, telecommunications equipment and systems, and other utility equipment and systems submitted for the purpose of complying with the Uniform Statewide Building Code (\u00a7 36-97 et seq.) or the Statewide Fire Prevention Code (\u00a7 27-94 et seq.).","type":"section","prefixes":[""],"prefix":"","entire_prefix":"","prefix_anchor":"","level":1,"next_prefix":""},"1":{"id":1341747,"text":"Further, information contained in engineering and construction drawings and plans for any single-family residential dwelling submitted for the purpose of complying with the Uniform Statewide Building Code (\u00a7 36-97 et seq.) or the Statewide Fire Prevention Code (\u00a7 27-94 et seq.) shall not be subject to disclosure under the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (\u00a7 2.2-3700 et seq.), except to the applicant or the owner of the property upon the applicant’s or owner’s request.","type":"section","prefixes":[""],"prefix":"","entire_prefix":"","prefix_anchor":"","level":1,"prior_prefix":""}},"ancestry":[{"id":51576,"edition_id":2,"name":"General Provisions","identifier":"1","label":"article","depth":3,"order_by":1,"parent_id":51575,"metadata":{"child_laws":42,"child_structures":0},"date_created":"2026-08-02 02:44:21","date_modified":"2026-08-02 12:32:45","permalink":{"id":1436291,"object_type":"structure","relational_id":51576,"identifier":"1","token":"36\/6\/1","url":"\/36\/6\/1\/","edition_id":2,"permalink":0,"preferred":1}},{"id":51575,"edition_id":2,"name":"Uniform Statewide Building Code","identifier":"6","label":"chapter","depth":2,"order_by":14,"parent_id":51572,"metadata":{"child_laws":56,"child_structures":2},"date_created":"2026-08-02 02:44:21","date_modified":"2026-08-02 12:32:45","permalink":{"id":1436289,"object_type":"structure","relational_id":51575,"identifier":"6","token":"36\/6","url":"\/36\/6\/","edition_id":2,"permalink":0,"preferred":1}},{"id":51572,"edition_id":2,"name":"Housing","identifier":"36","label":"title","depth":1,"order_by":83,"parent_id":null,"metadata":{"child_laws":336,"child_structures":35},"date_created":"2026-08-02 02:44:20","date_modified":"2026-08-02 12:32:40","permalink":{"id":1435259,"object_type":"structure","relational_id":51572,"identifier":"36","token":"36","url":"\/36\/","edition_id":2,"permalink":0,"preferred":1}}],"structure_contents":[{"id":360558,"structure_id":51576,"section_number":"36-100","catch_line":"Notice and hearings on adoption of Code, amendments and repeals","url":"\/36-100\/","token":"36\/6\/1\/36-100","metadata":false},{"id":360559,"structure_id":51576,"section_number":"36-101","catch_line":"Effective date of Code; when local codes may remain in effect","url":"\/36-101\/","token":"36\/6\/1\/36-101","metadata":false},{"id":360560,"structure_id":51576,"section_number":"36-102","catch_line":"Modification, amendment or repeal of Code provisions","url":"\/36-102\/","token":"36\/6\/1\/36-102","metadata":false},{"id":360561,"structure_id":51576,"section_number":"36-103","catch_line":"Buildings, etc., existing or projected before effective date of Code","url":"\/36-103\/","token":"36\/6\/1\/36-103","metadata":{"court_decisions":{"0":{"name":"New West Materials LLC v. Interior Board of Land Appeals","case_number":"05CV403","citation":"398 F. Supp. 2d 438","date":"2005-10-28","url":"https:\/\/www.courtlistener.com\/opinion\/2432556\/new-west-materials-llc-v-interior-board-of-land-appeals\/","abstract":" .\u202f.\u202f. 398 F.Supp.2d 438 (2005) .\u202f.\u202f. ","court_html":"District Court, E.D. Virginia"},"1":{"name":"Rainey v. City of Norfolk","case_number":"Record No. 1236-91-1","citation":"421 S.E.2d 210","date":"1992-08-04","url":"https:\/\/www.courtlistener.com\/opinion\/1287278\/rainey-v-city-of-norfolk\/","abstract":" .\u202f.\u202f. 421 S.E.2d 210 (1992) .\u202f.\u202f. ","court_html":"COA<\/abbr>"},"2":{"name":"United States v. White","case_number":"07-4750","citation":"549 F.3d 946","date":"2008-12-12","url":"https:\/\/www.courtlistener.com\/opinion\/1027331\/united-states-v-white\/","abstract":" .\u202f.\u202f. 549 F.3d 946 (2008) .\u202f.\u202f. ","court_html":"Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit"},"3":{"name":"United States v. Marcus Thornton","case_number":"02-4382","citation":"325 F.3d 189","date":"2003-04-03","url":"https:\/\/www.courtlistener.com\/opinion\/781516\/united-states-v-marcus-thornton\/","abstract":" .\u202f.\u202f. Affirmed by published opinion. Judge DIANA GRIBBON MOTZ wrote the opinion, in which Judge WIDENER .\u202f.\u202f. ","court_html":"Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit"},"4":{"name":"Board of Supervisors v. Miller & Smith, Inc.","case_number":"Record 790677","citation":"279 S.E.2d 158","date":"1981-06-12","url":"https:\/\/www.courtlistener.com\/opinion\/1394906\/board-of-supervisors-v-miller-smith-inc\/","abstract":" .\u202f.\u202f. 279 S.E.2d 158 (1981) .\u202f.\u202f. ","court_html":"SCV<\/abbr>"},"5":{"name":"Rusu v. U.S. Immigration & Naturalization Service","case_number":"01-1776","citation":"296 F.3d 316","date":"2002-07-22","url":"https:\/\/www.courtlistener.com\/opinion\/2967620\/rusu-v-us-immigration-naturalization-service\/","abstract":" .\u202f.\u202f. Petition for review denied and judgment affirmed by published opinion. Judge KING wfote the opinion, .\u202f.\u202f. ","court_html":"Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit"},"6":{"name":"Arvinger v. Mayor of Baltimore","case_number":"No. 93-2204","citation":"31 F.3d 196","date":"1994-08-01","url":"https:\/\/www.courtlistener.com\/opinion\/7029686\/arvinger-v-mayor-of-baltimore\/","abstract":" .\u202f.\u202f. Reversed by published opinion, Judge NIEMEYER wrote the opinion, in which Senior Judge SPROUSE .\u202f.\u202f. ","court_html":"Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit"},"7":{"name":" .\u202f.\u202f. Joshua Gaines & Makiba Gaines v. Dept. of Housing & .\u202f.\u202f. ","case_number":"1090191","citation":null,"date":"2020-01-07","url":"https:\/\/www.courtlistener.com\/opinion\/4692518\/joshua-gaines-makiba-gaines-v-dept-of-housing-community\/","abstract":" .\u202f.\u202f. COURT OF APPEALS OF VIRGINIA .\u202f.\u202f. ","court_html":"COA<\/abbr>"},"8":{"name":"Mangold v. Analytic Services, Inc.","case_number":"94-1307","citation":"77 F.3d 1442","date":"1996-03-12","url":"https:\/\/www.courtlistener.com\/opinion\/714123\/mangold-v-analytic-services-inc\/","abstract":" .\u202f.\u202f. 77 F.3d 1442 .\u202f.\u202f. ","court_html":"Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit"},"9":{"name":"Caldwell v. Green","case_number":"Civil Action 1:06cv00063","citation":"451 F. Supp. 2d 811","date":"2006-09-07","url":"https:\/\/www.courtlistener.com\/opinion\/2574623\/caldwell-v-green\/","abstract":" .\u202f.\u202f. 451 F.Supp.2d 811 (2006) .\u202f.\u202f. ","court_html":"District Court, W.D. Virginia"}}}},{"id":360562,"structure_id":51576,"section_number":"36-104","catch_line":"Code to be printed and furnished on request; true copy","url":"\/36-104\/","token":"36\/6\/1\/36-104","metadata":false},{"id":360570,"structure_id":51576,"section_number":"36-105","catch_line":"Enforcement of Code; appeals from decisions of local department; inspection of buildings; inspection warrants; inspection of elevators; issuance of permits","url":"\/36-105\/","token":"36\/6\/1\/36-105","metadata":false},{"id":360563,"structure_id":51576,"section_number":"36-105.01","catch_line":"Elevator inspections by contract","url":"\/36-105.01\/","token":"36\/6\/1\/36-105.01","metadata":false},{"id":360564,"structure_id":51576,"section_number":"36-105.1","catch_line":"Inspection and review of plans of buildings under construction","url":"\/36-105.1\/","token":"36\/6\/1\/36-105.1","metadata":false},{"id":360565,"structure_id":51576,"section_number":"36-105.1:1","catch_line":"Rental inspections; rental inspection districts; exemptions; penalties","url":"\/36-105.1_1\/","token":"36\/6\/1\/36-105.1_1","metadata":false},{"id":360566,"structure_id":51576,"section_number":"36-105.2","catch_line":"Expired","url":"\/36-105.2\/","token":"36\/6\/1\/36-105.2","metadata":{"court_decisions":""}},{"id":360567,"structure_id":51576,"section_number":"36-105.3","catch_line":"Security of certain records","url":"\/36-105.3\/","token":"36\/6\/1\/36-105.3","metadata":false},{"id":360568,"structure_id":51576,"section_number":"36-105.4","catch_line":"Occupancy standards for residential dwelling units","url":"\/36-105.4\/","token":"36\/6\/1\/36-105.4","metadata":false},{"id":360569,"structure_id":51576,"section_number":"36-105.5","catch_line":"Enforcement of Building Code on Indian reservations","url":"\/36-105.5\/","token":"36\/6\/1\/36-105.5","metadata":false},{"id":360571,"structure_id":51576,"section_number":"36-106","catch_line":"Violation a misdemeanor; civil penalty","url":"\/36-106\/","token":"36\/6\/1\/36-106","metadata":{"court_decisions":{"0":{"name":"Epperly v. County of Montgomery","case_number":"2533043","citation":"620 S.E.2d 125","date":"2005-10-04","url":"https:\/\/www.courtlistener.com\/opinion\/1063402\/epperly-v-county-of-montgomery\/","abstract":" .\u202f.\u202f. 620 S.E.2d 125 (2005) .\u202f.\u202f. ","court_html":"COA<\/abbr>"},"1":{"name":"Andrews v. Ring","case_number":"Record 022434; Record 022243","citation":"585 S.E.2d 780","date":"2003-09-12","url":"https:\/\/www.courtlistener.com\/opinion\/1059198\/andrews-v-ring\/","abstract":" .\u202f.\u202f. 585 S.E.2d 780 (2003) .\u202f.\u202f. ","court_html":"SCV<\/abbr>"},"2":{"name":"Granny's Cottage, Inc. v. Town of Occoquan","case_number":"No. 1092-85","citation":"3 Va. App. 577","date":"1987-01-06","url":"https:\/\/www.courtlistener.com\/opinion\/6931183\/grannys-cottage-inc-v-town-of-occoquan\/","abstract":" .\u202f.\u202f. Opinion .\u202f.\u202f. ","court_html":"COA<\/abbr>"},"3":{"name":"Holloway v. THE CITY OF SUFFOLK, VA","case_number":"Civil Action 2:07cv468","citation":"660 F. Supp. 2d 693","date":"2009-03-16","url":"https:\/\/www.courtlistener.com\/opinion\/2297033\/holloway-v-the-city-of-suffolk-va\/","abstract":" .\u202f.\u202f. 660 F.Supp.2d 693 (2009) .\u202f.\u202f. ","court_html":"District Court, E.D. Virginia"},"4":{"name":"Cauls v. Commonwealth","case_number":"1977082","citation":"683 S.E.2d 847","date":"2009-10-20","url":"https:\/\/www.courtlistener.com\/opinion\/1062344\/cauls-v-commonwealth\/","abstract":" .\u202f.\u202f. 683 S.E.2d 847 (2009) .\u202f.\u202f. ","court_html":"COA<\/abbr>"},"5":{"name":"Washington v. Buraker","case_number":"CIV.A.3:02 CV 00106","citation":"322 F. Supp. 2d 702","date":"2004-06-23","url":"https:\/\/www.courtlistener.com\/opinion\/2569320\/washington-v-buraker\/","abstract":" .\u202f.\u202f. 322 F.Supp.2d 702 (2004) .\u202f.\u202f. ","court_html":"District Court, W.D. Virginia"},"6":{"name":"Virginia Electric & Power Co. v. Savoy Construction Co.","case_number":"Record 800565","citation":"294 S.E.2d 811","date":"1982-09-09","url":"https:\/\/www.courtlistener.com\/opinion\/1321554\/virginia-electric-power-co-v-savoy-construction-co\/","abstract":" .\u202f.\u202f. 294 S.E.2d 811 (1982) .\u202f.\u202f. ","court_html":"SCV<\/abbr>"},"7":{"name":"Page v. Portsmouth Redevelopment & Housing Authority","case_number":"1230521","citation":null,"date":"2024-07-03","url":"https:\/\/www.courtlistener.com\/opinion\/9996927\/page-v-portsmouth-redevelopment-housing-authority\/","abstract":" .\u202f.\u202f. PRESENT: All the Justices .\u202f.\u202f. ","court_html":"SCV<\/abbr>"},"8":{"name":"Johnny Bennett v. Bryan Stirling","case_number":"16-3","citation":"842 F.3d 319","date":"2016-11-21","url":"https:\/\/www.courtlistener.com\/opinion\/4323295\/johnny-bennett-v-bryan-stirling\/","abstract":" .\u202f.\u202f. Affirmed by published opinion. Judge WILKINSON wrote the opinion, in which Judge KING and Judge .\u202f.\u202f. ","court_html":"Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit"},"9":{"name":"Runyon v. United States","case_number":"CIVIL NO. 4:15cv108; [ORIGINAL CRIMINAL NO. 4:08cr16-3]","citation":"228 F. Supp. 3d 569","date":"2017-01-19","url":"https:\/\/www.courtlistener.com\/opinion\/7323651\/runyon-v-united-states\/","abstract":" .\u202f.\u202f. *581OPINION .\u202f.\u202f. ","court_html":"District Court, E.D. Virginia"}}}},{"id":360573,"structure_id":51576,"section_number":"36-107","catch_line":"Employment of personnel for administration of chapter","url":"\/36-107\/","token":"36\/6\/1\/36-107","metadata":false},{"id":360572,"structure_id":51576,"section_number":"36-107.1","catch_line":"Sale of residential structure with lead-based paint levels exceeding Code standards; penalty","url":"\/36-107.1\/","token":"36\/6\/1\/36-107.1","metadata":false},{"id":360866,"structure_id":51576,"section_number":"36-97","catch_line":"Definitions","url":"\/36-97\/","token":"36\/6\/1\/36-97","metadata":false},{"id":360872,"structure_id":51576,"section_number":"36-98","catch_line":"Board to promulgate Statewide Code; other codes and regulations superseded; exceptions","url":"\/36-98\/","token":"36\/6\/1\/36-98","metadata":false},{"id":360867,"structure_id":51576,"section_number":"36-98.01","catch_line":"Mechanics' lien agent included on building permit for residential property at request of applicant","url":"\/36-98.01\/","token":"36\/6\/1\/36-98.01","metadata":false},{"id":360868,"structure_id":51576,"section_number":"36-98.1","catch_line":"State buildings; exception for certain assets owned by the Department of Transportation","url":"\/36-98.1\/","token":"36\/6\/1\/36-98.1","metadata":false},{"id":360869,"structure_id":51576,"section_number":"36-98.2","catch_line":"Appeals from decision of Building Official regarding state-owned buildings","url":"\/36-98.2\/","token":"36\/6\/1\/36-98.2","metadata":false},{"id":360870,"structure_id":51576,"section_number":"36-98.3","catch_line":"Amusement devices","url":"\/36-98.3\/","token":"36\/6\/1\/36-98.3","metadata":false},{"id":360871,"structure_id":51576,"section_number":"36-98.4","catch_line":"Agritourism event buildings","url":"\/36-98.4\/","token":"36\/6\/1\/36-98.4","metadata":false},{"id":360891,"structure_id":51576,"section_number":"36-99","catch_line":"Provisions of Code; modifications","url":"\/36-99\/","token":"36\/6\/1\/36-99","metadata":false},{"id":360873,"structure_id":51576,"section_number":"36-99.01","catch_line":"Provisions related to rehabilitation of existing buildings","url":"\/36-99.01\/","token":"36\/6\/1\/36-99.01","metadata":{"court_decisions":{"0":{"name":" .\u202f.\u202f. Joshua Gaines & Makiba Gaines v. Dept. of Housing & .\u202f.\u202f. ","case_number":"1090191","citation":null,"date":"2020-01-07","url":"https:\/\/www.courtlistener.com\/opinion\/4692518\/joshua-gaines-makiba-gaines-v-dept-of-housing-community\/","abstract":" .\u202f.\u202f. COURT OF APPEALS OF VIRGINIA .\u202f.\u202f. ","court_html":"COA<\/abbr>"}}}},{"id":360874,"structure_id":51576,"section_number":"36-99.1","catch_line":"Repealed","url":"\/36-99.1\/","token":"36\/6\/1\/36-99.1","metadata":{"court_decisions":{"0":{"name":" .\u202f.\u202f. Joshua Gaines & Makiba Gaines v. Dept. of Housing & .\u202f.\u202f. ","case_number":"1090191","citation":null,"date":"2020-01-07","url":"https:\/\/www.courtlistener.com\/opinion\/4692518\/joshua-gaines-makiba-gaines-v-dept-of-housing-community\/","abstract":" .\u202f.\u202f. COURT OF APPEALS OF VIRGINIA .\u202f.\u202f. ","court_html":"COA<\/abbr>"}}}},{"id":360875,"structure_id":51576,"section_number":"36-99.10","catch_line":"Repealed","url":"\/36-99.10\/","token":"36\/6\/1\/36-99.10","metadata":false},{"id":360876,"structure_id":51576,"section_number":"36-99.10:1","catch_line":"Standards for installation of acoustical treatment measures in certain buildings and structures","url":"\/36-99.10_1\/","token":"36\/6\/1\/36-99.10_1","metadata":false},{"id":360877,"structure_id":51576,"section_number":"36-99.11","catch_line":"Identification of disabled parking spaces by above grade signage","url":"\/36-99.11\/","token":"36\/6\/1\/36-99.11","metadata":false},{"id":360878,"structure_id":51576,"section_number":"36-99.2","catch_line":"Standards for replacement glass","url":"\/36-99.2\/","token":"36\/6\/1\/36-99.2","metadata":false},{"id":360879,"structure_id":51576,"section_number":"36-99.3","catch_line":"Smoke alarms and automatic sprinkler systems in institutions of higher education","url":"\/36-99.3\/","token":"36\/6\/1\/36-99.3","metadata":false},{"id":360880,"structure_id":51576,"section_number":"36-99.4","catch_line":"Smoke alarms in certain juvenile care facilities","url":"\/36-99.4\/","token":"36\/6\/1\/36-99.4","metadata":false},{"id":360881,"structure_id":51576,"section_number":"36-99.5","catch_line":"Smoke alarms for persons who are deaf or hard of hearing","url":"\/36-99.5\/","token":"36\/6\/1\/36-99.5","metadata":false},{"id":360882,"structure_id":51576,"section_number":"36-99.5:1","catch_line":"Smoke alarms and other fire detection and suppression systems in assisted living facilities, adult day centers and nursing homes and facilities","url":"\/36-99.5_1\/","token":"36\/6\/1\/36-99.5_1","metadata":false},{"id":360883,"structure_id":51576,"section_number":"36-99.6","catch_line":"Underground and aboveground storage tank inspections","url":"\/36-99.6\/","token":"36\/6\/1\/36-99.6","metadata":false},{"id":360884,"structure_id":51576,"section_number":"36-99.6:1","catch_line":"Repealed","url":"\/36-99.6_1\/","token":"36\/6\/1\/36-99.6_1","metadata":false},{"id":360885,"structure_id":51576,"section_number":"36-99.6:2","catch_line":"Installation of in-building emergency communication equipment for emergency public safety personnel","url":"\/36-99.6_2\/","token":"36\/6\/1\/36-99.6_2","metadata":false},{"id":360886,"structure_id":51576,"section_number":"36-99.6:3","catch_line":"Regulation of HVAC facilities","url":"\/36-99.6_3\/","token":"36\/6\/1\/36-99.6_3","metadata":false},{"id":360887,"structure_id":51576,"section_number":"36-99.7","catch_line":"Asbestos inspection in buildings to be renovated or demolished; exceptions","url":"\/36-99.7\/","token":"36\/6\/1\/36-99.7","metadata":{"court_decisions":""}},{"id":360888,"structure_id":51576,"section_number":"36-99.8","catch_line":"Skirting","url":"\/36-99.8\/","token":"36\/6\/1\/36-99.8","metadata":false},{"id":360889,"structure_id":51576,"section_number":"36-99.9","catch_line":"Standards for fire suppression systems in certain facilities","url":"\/36-99.9\/","token":"36\/6\/1\/36-99.9","metadata":false},{"id":360890,"structure_id":51576,"section_number":"36-99.9:1","catch_line":"Standards for fire suppression systems in hospitals","url":"\/36-99.9_1\/","token":"36\/6\/1\/36-99.9_1","metadata":false}],"previous_section":{"id":360566,"structure_id":51576,"section_number":"36-105.2","catch_line":"Expired","url":"\/36-105.2\/","token":"36\/6\/1\/36-105.2","metadata":{"court_decisions":""}},"next_section":{"id":360568,"structure_id":51576,"section_number":"36-105.4","catch_line":"Occupancy standards for residential dwelling units","url":"\/36-105.4\/","token":"36\/6\/1\/36-105.4","metadata":false},"metadata":false,"official_url":"https:\/\/law.lis.virginia.gov\/vacode\/36-105.3\/","history_text":"

This law was first created in 2003. The record of its establishment is cataloged in chapter 891<\/a> of that year\u2019s edition of \u201cActs of Assembly,\u201d the annual state publication listing all changes made to the Code of Virginia in that year. It has been modified 2 times. Those modifications are cataloged by \u201cThe Acts of Assembly,\u201d a state publication, by year and chapter. Those modifications that can be read on the General Assembly\u2019s website will be linked accordingly. Those modifications are as follows: in 2017, chapter 510<\/a>; in 2018, chapters 42<\/a> and 92<\/a>.<\/p>","references":false,"refers_to":[{"id":352955,"section_number":"2.2-3700","catch_line":"Short title; policy","order_by":null,"url":"\/2.2-3700\/"},{"id":356413,"section_number":"27-94","catch_line":"Short title","order_by":null,"url":"\/27-94\/"},{"id":360866,"section_number":"36-97","catch_line":"Definitions","order_by":null,"url":"\/36-97\/"}],"permalink":{"id":1436333,"object_type":"law","relational_id":360567,"identifier":"36-105.3","token":"36\/6\/1\/36-105.3","url":"\/36-105.3\/","edition_id":2,"permalink":0,"preferred":1},"url":"\/36-105.3\/","token":"36\/6\/1\/36-105.3","dublin_core":{"Title":"Security of certain records","Type":"Text","Format":"text\/html","Identifier":"\u00a7 36-105.3","Relation":"Code of Virginia"},"html":"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

Building Code<\/span> officials shall institute procedures to ensure the safe storage and secure handling by local officials having access to or in the possession<\/span> of engineering and construction<\/span> drawings and plans containing critical structural components, security equipment<\/span> and systems, ventilation systems, fire protection equipment<\/span>, mandatory building emergency equipment<\/span> or systems, elevators, electrical systems, telecommunications equipment<\/span> and systems, and other utility equipment<\/span> and systems submitted for the purpose of complying with the Uniform Statewide Building Code<\/span> (\u00a7 36-97<\/a> et seq.) or the Statewide Fire Prevention Code (\u00a7 27-94<\/a> et seq.).<\/p>

Further, information contained in engineering and construction<\/span> drawings and plans for any single-family residential dwelling submitted for the purpose of complying with the Uniform Statewide Building Code<\/span> (\u00a7 36-97<\/a> et seq.) or the Statewide Fire Prevention Code (\u00a7 27-94<\/a> et seq.) shall not be subject to disclosure under the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (\u00a7 2.2-3700<\/a> et seq.), except to the applicant or the owner<\/span> of the property upon the applicant’s or owner<\/span>’s request.<\/p><\/section>","plain_text":" CODE OF VIRGINIA\n\nSECURITY OF CERTAIN RECORDS (\u00a7 36-105.3)\n\nBuilding Code officials shall institute procedures to ensure the safe storage\nand secure handling by local officials having access to or in the possession of\nengineering and construction drawings and plans containing critical structural\ncomponents, security equipment and systems, ventilation systems, fire protection\nequipment, mandatory building emergency equipment or systems, elevators,\nelectrical systems, telecommunications equipment and systems, and other utility\nequipment and systems submitted for the purpose of complying with the Uniform\nStatewide Building Code (\u00a7 36-97 et seq.) or the Statewide Fire Prevention Code\n(\u00a7 27-94 et seq.).\n\nFurther, information contained in engineering and construction drawings and\nplans for any single-family residential dwelling submitted for the purpose of\ncomplying with the Uniform Statewide Building Code (\u00a7 36-97 et seq.) or the\nStatewide Fire Prevention Code (\u00a7 27-94 et seq.) shall not be subject to\ndisclosure under the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (\u00a7 2.2-3700 et seq.),\nexcept to the applicant or the owner of the property upon the applicant’s\nor owner’s request.\n\nHISTORY: 2003, c. 891; 2017, c. 510; 2018, cc. 42, 92.","edition":{"id":2,"name":"2026","slug":"2026","date_created":"2026-07-16 18:40:23","date_modified":"2026-08-02 15:14:36","current":1,"order_by":2,"last_import":"2026-08-02 12:37:30"}}